Donovan Mitchell's trade links to the New York Knicks are in full swing again after previous reports indicated that the Knicks have re-engaged negotiations with the Utah Jazz. The 25-year-old has added more fire to the flame after he was spotted in Rucker Park, one of the most iconic basketball spots in New York City, on Wednesday.

Mitchell posted a photo of himself hanging out with some kids at the park. The Jazz star was clearly having quite the timeĀ (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter):

A couple of months back, Mitchell, who is a New York native, announced a partnership between his shoe sponsor, Adidas, and Rucker Park. It seems like his recent appearance on the world-renowned basketball spot is part of the marketing efforts for this aforementioned tie-up.

Donovan Mitchell was also seen rubbing elbows with hip-hop icon Fat Joe, who himself is a native of South Bronx:

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Fat Joe himself could not help but talk up Mitchell's links to the Knicks, even going as far as saying that the people of New York have spoken:

ā€œI haven't seen the Park this exciting in years. It brings back the golden years,ā€ he said. ā€œā€¦ I'm here to see Donovan Mitchell. It's insane. If only he could become a Knick. New York has answered ā€“they want Donovan Mitchell to be a Knick. You see the people. They out here.ā€

It's clear that the Jazz want to trade Mitchell, and there's also no denying that the All-Star shooting guard has an affinity for his hometown. Could it now be just a matter of time before a blockbuster trade deal is announced?